Bar Harbor Real Ale - Atlantic Brewing Company

Atlas1

Texas

3.9/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Grabbed a single of this at the Central Market today. Not sure how old it is, but I'd never tried the Real Ale before so I thought I'd give it a shot.

Pours a pretty mahogany brown color with no head or lace. A rather unassuming presence at first. The nose is a quite nice, though, with notes of apple, cherry, plum, coffee, and a hint of smoke. Flavor is subtle but still notable. Fruity and refreshing, but with a dryness that persists throughout. Again, as in the nose, there is a hint of smokiness that makes this a rather unique little brown ale. Mouthfeel is steady, but a bit dull. Dry up front and in the finish.

I like this beer. Nothing fancy here, but a solid outing that gives just what you're looking for in a brown ale. Good tasting, refreshing, and easy to drink. Too bad more beers don't just stick to this philosophy.

Serving type: bottle

06-21-2009 00:11:52 | More by Atlas1

guezarka

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev +5.9%

04-20-2013 19:38:14 | More by guezarka

pknyc

New York

3.25/5  rDev -8.2%

04-12-2013 15:47:40 | More by pknyc

klawburke

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

04-03-2013 00:41:59 | More by klawburke

bacher468

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

03-26-2013 20:42:26 | More by bacher468

BGsWo22

New York

2.5/5  rDev -29.4%

03-23-2013 18:14:57 | More by BGsWo22

dan027

Pennsylvania

2.25/5  rDev -36.4%

01-28-2013 21:51:38 | More by dan027

ChrisL24481

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

01-27-2013 22:09:19 | More by ChrisL24481

Peyton5410

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +20.1%

01-22-2013 03:01:32 | More by Peyton5410

cliff1066

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

12-13-2012 04:37:56 | More by cliff1066

Amalak

New York

3.3/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A. It has a very dark brown color, but semi-see through. A smallish tan foamy head. Mild lacing. I don't really see any bubbles.

S. Strong malt scent. Some nuttiness.

T. It is quite malty. There's something of a chocolate undertone. A leafy nut taste. The malts make it taste like malt liquor almost.

M. Crisp, some tingly bite.

O. The malt taste is too overpowering. It's not bad at all, but there isn't much there in the form of complex flavors and tastes.

Serving type: bottle

11-24-2012 18:57:32 | More by Amalak

ummswimmin

New Jersey

4.05/5  rDev +14.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

I poured this beer into my snifter. I get really light foam from the initial pour. This foam sits around for a while.

In the nose I get the english hops and malts. This smells just like you would expect an english ale to smell.

The flavor is good. You get more of what came through in the nose. There is some additional nuttiness and a touch of sweetness in there. I like the balance of the flavors in each sip.

This is a pretty good example of an english brown ale. I recommend trying a bottle of this.

Serving type: bottle

11-20-2012 02:17:02 | More by ummswimmin

williamjbauer

West Virginia

3.75/5  rDev +5.9%

11-19-2012 18:12:40 | More by williamjbauer

PaulD

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

11-18-2012 23:35:23 | More by PaulD

IPAchris

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev +5.9%

11-12-2012 22:53:05 | More by IPAchris

bzach

Indiana

3/5  rDev -15.3%

10-12-2012 10:11:36 | More by bzach

mvanaskie13

Pennsylvania

3.95/5  rDev +11.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Poured into standard pint glass, color is brown with light brown edges; head presents about 1/2" thick, then dissipates to a ring and bubbles with some light lacing, color is off white to light tan.

Smell is subdued, but nice light roast, hints of toast and oats and light fruitiness; bitterness is there but in the background, light earthiness.

Taste is light, subdued, but tasty; nice light toast and roast are dominant, hints of light oats, chocolate and hint of nuttiness, light hop fruitiness is noted mixed some earthy flavors.

Mouthfeel is a little bitter in the lingering phase, but some nice fruitiness and sweetness balances for the most part.

Overall, this is a very easy drinking brown ale, why is this style not more popular?

Serving type: bottle

10-08-2012 00:09:18 | More by mvanaskie13

corneliustoad

Florida

3.75/5  rDev +5.9%

09-19-2012 02:02:15 | More by corneliustoad

yossarian14

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

09-12-2012 10:52:29 | More by yossarian14

cortez

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +13%

09-12-2012 04:08:53 | More by cortez

mendvicdog

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev +5.9%

09-07-2012 20:22:51 | More by mendvicdog

donkeyrunner

Massachusetts

3.7/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Chestnut brown with a creamy rocky road ice cream colored head. Strong retention throws up several tiers of zig zagging lace. Drank fireside in nearby Acadia National Park which probably adds to my appreciation of this beer.

Earthy sticks and dirt toffee aroma. Tastes pretty much like it smells: earthy, bitter carob and lightly sweet toffee tea. Thin but it's a pretty thin style.

While touring Atlantic Brewing I found out they bought Bar Harbor brewing 5 years ago. Ever notice how similar the portfolios are? Real Ale English brown vs. Thunder Hole English brown? They each have a blueberry beer. I'm just sayin.' Not really sure what I"m saying actually, it was just a passing thought I guess.

Serving type: bottle

09-06-2012 23:19:43 | More by donkeyrunner

PeteTheBeerDrinker

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

08-21-2012 21:10:45 | More by PeteTheBeerDrinker

jdhilt

New Hampshire

3.4/5  rDev -4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a two-finger cream head that fades quickly to a ring leaving a trace of lace. Clear deep amber color, medium bodied and low carbonation. Roasted malt nose and flavor is slightly sweet anise and malts. $2.00 for a 12 oz bottle from Beverage Warehouse Winooski, VT.

Serving type: bottle

08-07-2012 22:21:41 | More by jdhilt

ububru

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -1.1%

07-23-2012 19:25:32 | More by ububru